Join the team!

As a charity, we rely on support from members of the public to continue our work across Lancashire and Sefton. Our staff and volunteers are the backbone of the organisation. We are a small but dedicated team of individuals, each with our own part to play in the continued success of the organisation.

Our staff are well trained and experienced professionals who work hard to ensure the charity delivers key services for those living with sight loss. Our volunteers are essential to us, they currently contribute around 50,000 hours to us every year. With many differing roles, requiring different skills and experience, we are always looking for new volunteers to get involved!

Come and work with us!

If we have any current employment vacancies, they are listed below. To find out more about a job vacancy, please follow the links on the job adverts to download a full job pack for the position you are interested in. If you wish to apply for any of the posts please download and complete an application form by clicking here and an equality and diversity form.

Community Fundraiser

We are looking for a Community Fundraiser to support the delivery of our strategic plans and objectives by generating and growing our income through community fundraising activities, raising awareness and engagement. We are looking for somebody to recruit and support the fundraising activity of individuals, small businesses and community groups such as schools, churches and rotary groups to help build and sustain our supporter base.

You will work as part of the Fundraising and Communications Team based at Howick House in Penwortham with regular travel to our other three sites across Lancashire and Sefton. We are a committed and ambitious charity and we have great plans for the future. We are an ambitious team looking to achieve significant growth over the next three years.

If you would like to know more about the role or for an informal chat please contact Emma Russ on 01772 744148. The closing date for applications is the 4th February 2019.

Service Manager

We are looking for a highly skilled operational leader with experience in supporting teams to deliver person centred services to people affected by sight loss. We need an energetic and effective ambassador who can engage a wide range of audiences at varying levels as we develop our services with blind and partially sight people at the heart of what we do. You will be expected to be hands-on, able to work calmly and quickly under pressure and manage a number of priorities simultaneously. This is an exciting time to join us if you love working with people and making a real tangible difference to their lives. You can download a full job pack by clicking here. Application forms can be downloaded by clicking here. If you would like to know more about the role, or for an informal chat please contact Jenny Lloyd on 01772 744148. The closing date for applications is the 25th January 2019.

Sight Loss Advisors

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, compassionate and empathetic professional to the role of Sight Loss Advisor at Galloway’s Society for the Blind’s Morecambe and Southport sites. These are key roles within our Services team. Being diagnosed with a visual impairment can be potentially devastating for both individuals and their families but as a Sight Loss Advisor you will work with individuals to identify solutions to their challenges through providing information, advice and guidance, demonstrating equipment solutions and delivering a range of activities that help empower, to build confidence and to help people remain independent after a sight loss diagnosis. You can download a full job pack by clicking hereand an application form by clicking here. If you would like to know more about the role, or for an informal chat please contact Jenny Lloyd on 01772 744148. The closing date for applications is the 23rd January 2019.

Volunteer Roles

Our incredible team of volunteers support everything we do at Galloway’s, from gardening and painting to fundraising and administration. We couldn’t do our work without the help of people like you – and we know that together, we really improve the lives of children and adults with sight loss. Volunteering is also a great way to meet new people and gain valuable work experience, developing new skills and confidence; in many instances we will provide you with a reference if required.

At the moment we are particularly in need of:

Minibus Drivers in the Morecambe Area

People who can help in the delivery of our Assistive Technology courses, helping those with sight loss use IT to assist in their daily living

People who can help at our Tuesday Drop-In service at Penwortham, Preston

For more information about becoming a Galloway’s volunteer, please call 01772 744148 or email enquiries@galloways.org.uk

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What people say...

“I honestly think I get far more back than I give. Galloway‘s is a place full of warmth and friendliness. It’s a great opportunity to meet so many wonderful people and I feel privileged to be part of the team.”